The Hoos prevailed last night over Bradley, so they get the winner of the other matchup in their bracket, Long Beach State. The 49ers beat Seton Hall 80-77 last night. The Hoos, being the deeper team, have an advantage considering the quick turnaround.
By virtue of beating Seton Hall last night, Long Beach State get the honor of facing the Hoos. The 49ers (yep, the 49ers) are led by coach Dan Monson, who came to prominence as the Gonzaga head coach who put them on the map in the late 90s. He had some good years with Long Beach State, but the past few years have seen them fall below .